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Arthritis Management During Changing Seasons

Arthritis Management During Changing Seasons

Most areas in the US have left behind the heat of summer and are now experiencing crisp fall weather. Before we know it, it will be time to get out our winter jackets.  Many people with arthritis report that when the seasons change, their pain increases. Here are some...

The Impact of Arthritis on Mental Health

The Impact of Arthritis on Mental Health

Arthritis refers to joint conditions characterized by chronic pain, but beyond the physical symptoms, it can also adversely affect one’s mental health. In many cases, this manifests as depression and anxiety, and the comorbidity of these conditions can actually worsen...

The Impact of Diet on Arthritis

The Impact of Diet on Arthritis

Unfortunately arthritis does not yet have a cure, but there are some habits that you can practice to help alleviate the pain of arthritis symptoms. One question that patients frequently ask is, “Are there foods that can help? What foods should I avoid?” So far, there...

Not Enough Pediatric Rheumatologists

Not Enough Pediatric Rheumatologists

A child who does not receive adequate treatment for a rheumatic condition may suffer dire lifelong consequences. Over 300,000 children have been diagnosed with rheumatic diseases, yet fewer than 400 pediatric rheumatologists practice in America.

Drug Holiday Effects on Osteoporosis Patients

Drug Holiday Effects on Osteoporosis Patients

Researchers are confirming “drug holidays” require closer follow-up and attention, especially in patients at high risk of fracturing. Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for years at a time are typically advised to take a “drug holiday” or temporarily discontinue taking the drugs to minimize the likelihood of dangerous side effects.

Gout: A Chronic Disease

Gout: A Chronic Disease

Gout’s reputation as the “disease of kings” is widely undeserved, though many would be surprised to hear that. Often mistaken for only an effect of obesity, gout is dismissed as a more serious ailment, which could leave the patient in great pain and without an effective treatment.

Overactive Immune System Linked to Lyme Disease?

Overactive Immune System Linked to Lyme Disease?

Upwards of 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease each year.  This infection, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a bacterium transferred during a tick bite, affects everything from normal sleep patterns to arthritis in a small percentage of patients. If caught...